Sun, June 02, 2024

BIG ROWDY DAN (6) bounced back last start and scored by one length after being in the firing line on the corner as favourite over 6f at Thistledown (Dirt). Taking on a better line-up this time but he can go back-to-back. GROUP EIGHTEEN (3) has switched yards since finishing fourth seven weeks ago over 1m at Aqueduct. Expect him to pose a serious challenge. AWARD NOMINATED (4) has been out of the placings in two runs since a break, the latest when fourth, beaten 5 lengths, over 1m1/4f at Delaware Park (Dirt) after he got a long way back. Has further improvement to come and is capable of sharp improvement. ZEN MASTER (7) started at 7/2 last time but could only manage fourth, beaten 9 lengths, at this track over 6½f. Has good early toe so he should be handy in the run. Deserves respect on best figures.